Archive - June 2009

The Milk Loving Dragon

The name Dragon Lane at Bisterne Close in Hampshire commemorates a dragon that once lived in the earth works on Burley Beacon.

The dragon demanded a pail of milk each day from the local milkmaids until one day a knight happened by with his two dogs.   

The dragon was of the flame-breathing variety and to counter its fire the knight is said to have coated his armour with birdlime, and ground glass.

This acted as a barrier against the searing breath and after a fearsome battle the dragon lay dead, however the brave knight and his two dog were mortally wounded in the combat.

 

 

Posted on Tue 30th Jun 2009 22:42:47


Death Spell

One method by which witches believed they could commit murder was explained by Elizabeth Southern, better known as ‘Olde Demdike’, when she confessed to witchcraft at the Pendle Witch trials, at  Lancaster Assize Court in 1612.

 She declared that in order to kill someone by sorcery witches would: 'Make a Picture of clay, like unto the shape of the person whom they meant to kill, and dry it thoroughly, and when they would have them to be ill – and…have any part of the body to consume away – then take part of the Picture and burn it. And when they would have the whole body to consume away, then take the remnant of the said Picture and burn it, and so thereupon by that means the body will die.'

More about witchcraft here:

Modern Witchcraft

The Book of Shadows

 

Posted on Tue 30th Jun 2009 21:58:13


What Are Selkies?

Selkies are creatures found in Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, and Scottish mythology – the legend thought to have origins in the Orkney islands.

They are said to be seals by day and then shed their skins to become human-like beings at night. In their human form they are said to be extremely beautiful, with shining black hair and bewitching eyes.

After sunset they come to remote shores and throw off their seal skins to enjoy themselves as mortals.

Female selkies were believed to obey mortal men who seized their seal skins. They are said to make good wives and mothers, and if they regain their seal skins and are then able to return to the sea they always remember their mortal families and swim near the land to see them.

Posted on Fri 26th Jun 2009 22:02:03


The Many Ghosts Of The Tower Of London

The Tower of London has developed a sinister reputation as being one of the most haunted places in Britain - understandable considering that it's been home to countless beheadings, murders, torture and hangings.

 Strange sightings  have included "Phantom funeral carriages", “A talking head” and “A  veiled lady that, upon closer look proves to have a black void where her face should be."

This video relates a little of the Tower’s history and details several of its more famous ghosts.

More ghosts links here:

Is this a real ghost photograph?

The most likely time to see a ghost

Strange Spooks

Doppelganger seeing double

 

Posted on Thu 25th Jun 2009 17:22:52


Modern Witchcraft

From the National Geographic channel a short documentary about a coven of witches in England gradually gaining acceptance by the local community.

Posted on Thu 25th Jun 2009 16:03:43


Be Careful Where You Say 'Rabbit'

We’re all familiar with the idea that carrying a rabbit’s foot is regarded as a powerful good luck charm but did you know if visiting  Portland Bill in Dorset you should never utter the word ‘rabbits’?

Locals know that to do so would invite bad luck.

Another interesting superstition regarding rabbits is that if one crossed the path ahead of a traveller it’s considered fortunate but if the rabbit crossed behind it meant misfortune.

On the first morning of a month it was customary to say ‘rabbits’ three times to ensure the following four weeks would be favourable.

The word had to be spoken that day.

Posted on Wed 24th Jun 2009 18:22:32


Never Accept An Apple From A Witch

An example of the power of  a witch’s spell was recorded in Yeovil, Somerset, in 1657.

According to the account at her trial a young boy, forgetting his parent’s warnings, accepted an apple from an old woman reputed to be a witch.

Evidence given at her trial stated that no sooner had he bitten into the apple than ‘he rose in the air and flew about 300 yards’.

With such charges laid against her the witch had little chance in a culture of superstition and fear – she was found guilty and hanged the following year.

Posted on Wed 24th Jun 2009 17:56:22


The Screaming Skull of Burton Agnes Hall

The skull legend of Burton Agnes Hall, near Driffield, in Yorkshire, goes back to the time of Elizabeth 1 when Sir Henry Griffith began the construction of the hall.

He lavished so much energy and care on the project that his three daughters soon got caught up with his enthusiasm.

Of the three, Anne was the most dedicated to the project which was finally completed in 1620 but tragically she was destined never to enjoy it.

Setting out one day to visit friends she was brutally attacked and robbed.

She was found still alive and taken back to her home at Burton Agnes Hall, where her sisters kept watch at her bedside.

Sometimes Anne spoke rationally about her regret at having to die and leave the house that they had all worked so hard to make perfect. At other times she wildly begged her sisters to keep her head safely on the premises so that part of her would remain there forever!

In order to calm her ravings the two women promised to fulfil her wish, though when Anne died her body was placed complete in the family vault.

They were soon reminded of their promise when a supernatural force burst into the hall one night.

The building trembled with thunderous noise; the crashing of doors slamming of their accord and the sound of groaning.

The local clergyman was called and when he learned of the promise made to Anne he said that if they wanted a peaceful life it should be honoured.

Anne’s coffin was then opened, her skull taken to the hall and the alarming noises stopped immediately.

Some years later a new maid was so upset when she came across the skull unexpectedly that she threw out of the window.

It landed in a passing cart and immediately the horse pulling it became paralysed with fear and refused to go on.

Only when the skull was returned to the hall did the horse start on its journey again.

Over the years any interference with the skull always produced alarming consequences, and so it remained in the hall, just as Anne Griffith had wished.

Read more ghost stories here:

Is this a real ghost photograph ?

Ghosts of the Living

Britains Most Haunted Highway

Child ghost video

Posted on Wed 24th Jun 2009 15:19:13


What Are Crop Circles?


The phenomenon of crop circles, those mysterious circular patches of flattened corn, first came to attention of the public around 1980.

Since then they have been reported in various European countries, North America, Australia and Japan though England still has the most examples year by year.

The first reference to one appears to date back over there hundred  years as a woodcut from 1678 shows a “Mowing Devil” at work on what appears to be a crop circle.

There had been several circles reported in England in the 1930s and 1940s, in France in 1954 and Australia in 1966 but these did not receive the wide publicity that greeted the circles of the 1980s. Press photographs showed them to be perfectly circular with corn stalks beaten down in a swirling pattern. For UFO enthusiasts the explanation was obvious! The circles had been formed by some form of power emitted when alien spacecraft had landed and taken off. It was something that excited UFO communities but there was no shortage of less spectacular explanations.

Posted on Tue 23rd Jun 2009 20:33:19

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Cursing Well

In folklore generally wells are noted for their healing properties and good luck but an exception was the Cursing Well, at Llaneilian-yn-Rhos in Denbigh, Wales.

 

To bring misfortune upon an enemy one would write his or her name on a piece of paper and give it to the well’s custodian who, for a certain amount of money, wrapped the paper around a stone and threw it into the water.

 

It was believed the curse would be effective as long as the paper survived in the well.

 

But all was not lost as  custodians were usually open to bribery in order to retrieve the names of those who believed a curse had been laid upon them.

 

In 1929 the well was finally covered over.

Posted on Tue 23rd Jun 2009 19:55:25


Why is 'Green' Considered An Unlucky Colour?

 

          Married in May and kirked in green

          Both bride and groom won’t long be seen

 

 In the UK there is a long held superstition that green is an unlucky colour, not only for clothes but also for other painted objects.
 
Even in this sceptical age green is the least popular colour  for cars.
 
People who follow this superstition may not know that green has long been considered unlucky because  it was the ' fairies colour', and that to wear it was to put yourself in the power of the fairy folk.
 
But the attitude to green is changing as the colour has come to represent a more caring attitude towards nature and the environment – something that would definitely win fairy approval.

 

Read more fairy legends here:

Fairies & Foxgloves

 

Posted on Mon 22nd Jun 2009 15:01:08


Clover - Protection Against Attacks By Witches

Traditionally clover has been known as a benevolent plant  said to offer humans defence against witches and animals protection against malign spells.

If kept in the home or worn like a posy it’s said to bring general good fortune while for a young single person to dream of clover was the sign of a forthcoming good marriage.

More powerful was the rare  ‘four- leafed' variety which was said to bestow on the finder the ability to recognize witches and see fairies.

At the same time it was a safeguard against enchantment and, if placed in a barn, prevented witches from spoiling the cows’ milk.

Protection Oil Spell here

Posted on Mon 22nd Jun 2009 11:45:03


Fairies And Foxgloves

When belief in fairies was universal a tradition held that planting foxgloves in a garden was a sure way of attracting them.

The plant’s original name was ‘folksglove’, meaning the glove of the fairy folk.

It was later known by a number of names such as Fairy Petticoats and Fairy Thimbles.

 

Posted on Mon 22nd Jun 2009 11:23:18


Predicting the Future With Crystals

Foretelling future events through the use of jewels and crystals is technically known as ‘lithomancy’, a form of scrying and is one of the oldest forms of psychic prediction.

Natural crystals and gemstones were used for the purpose of prediction by most ancient civilisations including the Eygptians, the Aztecs and the Incas.

As well as  their use in scrying they are also still used in meditation, heightening psychic intuition and in healing rituals.

Some astrologers believe that each sign of the zodiac is attached to a specific natural crystal; more commonly known as birthstones.

The following is a list of natural crystals and the astrological sun sign associated with it:

Aries:             Diamond, ruby, red jasper
Taurus:          Sapphire, lapis luazuli
Gemini:          Citrine, yellow agate
Cancer:          Pearl, moonstone
Leo:               Tiger’s eye, dendritic agate
Virgo:            Green jasper, sardonyx
Libra:             Sapphire, aquamarine
Scorpio:         Ruby, opal, red jasper
Sagittarius:    Topaz
Capricorn:     Turquoise, smoky quartz
Aquarius:       Amethyst
Pisces:           Moonstone, rose quartz

Specific crystals have specific predicitive or healing qualities. So if a person wears or carries a certain crystal, he or she will be assisted by the crystal’s power. For example, to increase psychic ability, it’s suggested that a diamond or peridot be worn or carried. A bronze or sapphire crystal will help in channelling. And a Herkimer diamond or fire opal should be worn or carried to enhance clairaudience.

Read more on crystals here:

A crystal to develop clairvoyance

A crytal to bring peace to a troubled mind

Rose Quartz the Love Stone

 

Posted on Mon 22nd Jun 2009 10:28:39


A Spell To Protect You From Negative Energy

This simple spell will keep you safe from negative energy and at the same time strengthen your aura

Items required:  Four tea-lights, four candle holders

Suggest lunar phase: Best done at full moon

This effective ritual will protect you from a build-up of negative energy and hostile thoughts of others. This can manifest itself as nightmares, illness or just a really bad day! The spell works by strengthening your aura.

Lie flat on the floor and place the candles in holders around you – two at your ankles and two at your shoulders – not too close. Light them and lie back down and relax.
The candles are there to absorb all the negativity and burn it away. Now when you feel nicely relaxed, begin to breathe deeply. As you breathe out, breathe through your mouth and imagine that you are blowing protective white light into your personal aura.

Continue until you are in a happier state of mind – this means that your aura is now back to full strength and the candles have burnt off the negativity. Work this spell once a month to keep up your defences.

More protection spells here:

Posted on Fri 19th Jun 2009 21:25:41


Apple Pip Love Spell

A magical love spell to help you decide which lover to choose:

If you’re lucky enough to have several suitors but can’t decide which one's for you then here’s a simple little spell to help you decide:

Items required: White candle, oil of your choice (jasmine, almond and rosehip are all excellent), apple pips.

Suggested lunar phase:  Best done when there’s a full moon.

First, dress the candle with oil, moving from both ends to the centre of the candle.

Next, take as many fresh apple pips as you have suitors and stick them in a line around the candle, naming each pip after each one of your suitors as you do so. Now light the candle and watch to see which pips falls first. The last pip to fall from the candle is the one you should choose.

Also read about Rose Quartz - The Love Crystal

 

Posted on Fri 19th Jun 2009 20:53:52


The Advantages of Keeping A Dream Diary

Sleep, everyone needs it to rest and recharge the body for a new day. Likewise, everyone needs to dream, even if you can't actually remember your dreams.                       

Dreaming is thought to be the mind's way of resting. It also offers a way of sorting through the events and experiences of the day and trying to find solutions to unresolved problems.

Your conscious mind hands over to your unconscious for the night shift and leaves it to work away whilst you snooze! Dreams are essential for good mental health and if you weren't allowed to dream you would quickly become disorientated, or possibly even  psychotic.

Dreams frequently puzzle us and we often find ourselves telling a strange dream to someone else in order to try to make sense of it. Often though within the space of minutes upon waking from a dream it will begin to fade and slip from our mind. But, as dreams are so important to us it may be worth preserving the essence of it. 


Many talented people use their dreams as a source of inspiration and ideas. Horror writer, Stephen King, author of 'Carrie','Salem's Lot', and many other best sellers, said that a dream he had whilst on a flight from New York to London inspired the plot of his book, “Misery” - later made into a film.    

Ex-Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, whilst unable to give precise details of where he draws his inspiration for the lyrics to his many hundreds of songs, does admit that his dreams often provide him with a starting point and said that the words from one of the Beatles  most famous songs, “Yesterday" came to him in a dream.

KEEP A DREAM DIARY

Keep a journal or a notebook solely for this purpose. Place it next to your bed to record any dreams you remember next morning. To help your recall you could trying placing an amethyst crystal (known to enhance intuition & artistic abilities) on top of your book.

Get into the habit of thinking through your dreams as soon as you wake while they are still fresh in your mind. Then write them down with as much detail as possible before they vanish and you get caught up in your day.

Don't be discouraged if you find this difficult at first. If there's a day or two when you simply can't remember or you don't have time, don't worry. More importantly don't give up.

Don't be tempted to use an A-Z dream dictionary to analyse your dreams. Dreams are very personal to you and only you alone can ever truly understand the meaning of them. Some therapists specialize in dream analysis and whilst they might have much experience in this area - it would only be their opinion. The dream is yours! It may take you a little while to work out the meaning, but it's worth persevering as dreams can often offer profound insights into your life.

Sweet dreams.

Posted on Fri 19th Jun 2009 16:53:54


Is Ayers Rock Cursed?

Ayers Rock in Uluru National Park, Australia, has long been regarded as a sacred monument to the Aboriginal  people.

And every year thousands of tourists visit to witness its magnificent sunsets.

The rock, which stands at 1,100ft above the arid plains of Alice Springs, is transformed in the dying sunlight.

It becomes a spectacular sight flushed with pink and then blood red.

The Aborigines regard it as being a spiritual place inhabited by friendly spirits but some tourists have good reason to disagree.

Hundreds of visitors who casually pocketed chunks of the sacred landmark and took them home found they brought nothing but bad luck, including illness, marriage break-ups and even death.

And tourists in fear for their lives regularly return rocks that they've taken from the sacred landmark

Park managers are bombarded daily with packages of "sorry rocks"

Some packages - ranging from small stones to a five stone slab - have arrived with apologies.

But a number of senders have included details of tragedies which have befallen them since they took the rocks, including illness, relationship break-ups and even death.

One British tourist who returned a small chunk of  rock, was quoted in an Australian newspaper as saying: “Things were good in my life before I took some of Ayers Rock with me, but since then my wife has had a stroke and things have worked out badly for my children, we have had nothing but bad luck”.

Another letter from Arizona claims that by removing some rock it had brought nothing but sickness to the person who had taken it.

And an Australian women said that she had suffered a still birth since taking a piece of rock and that she hoped by returning the rock whatever evils that may have been unleashed would now subside.

To deter tourists from taking souvenirs, park managers hype up the idea that rock  is cursed and even go as far as displaying the returned rocks and letters from those suffering bad luck.

But despite the fact that  the curse has been invented by park officials to stop the rock being carried away "piece by piece",  for those who believe it may indeed become a self-fulfilling prophesy, i.e. "you are cursed if you think you are".

  

Posted on Wed 17th Jun 2009 16:13:39


Child Ghost

This intriguing video was shot by the "Maine Supernatural Society" in the grounds of a hotel that was burnt down over a century ago.

The group of ghost hunters claim that it's the ghost of a child. But is it really just a trick of the light? You decide.

Posted on Wed 17th Jun 2009 10:11:26


Psychic Barber, Gordon Smith, On Talking To The Dead

Gordon Smith, also known as the "Psychic Barber" because of his profession is one of Britain's most talented mediums. And here's the proof.

Read about the life and work of another well-known medium  Doris Stokes here

Posted on Tue 16th Jun 2009 15:29:56


How To Explore Your Past Lives

You only live once....or do you? Some people believe that in each and every one of us are the memories and events of many former lifetimes.                                                         

And just as a child's earliest experiences have a deep influence on later adult life, so too the stored knowledge of past lives may contribute to and affect our present choices and decisions: our present is forever bound to the past.

Many people have found by exploring their past lives it can help to:-

Reveal the causes of unnatural fears or phobias i.e. fear of heights, of water, of animals etc.
Reveal the causes of physical or emotional illnesses
Discover previous love relationships partners (you may be with them now in this life, having found each other again!)
Rid yourself of the negative elements of past lives, which may hinder your spiritual growth and contentment in this life.
Whilst it's possible to seek knowledge of past lives by visiting therapists who specialize in this area, you may prefer to begin your journey of self-discovery by working alone.

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS

The following guidelines will make sure that your experience is both safe and rewarding:
1.  Don’t ever enter self-exploration if you are feeling fear, whether it is of the experience itself or of some other situation in your life
2.  Don’t work on the past if your emotions in the present are confused. There will be too much colouring of past situations and distortions of truth may occur.
3.  Don’t work in an unfamiliar setting. Always explore the past from a place you know and trust.
4.  Don’t try to explore your past live if you are taking any long term medication.
Having satisfied yourself of this safety advice you can then progress on.

HOW TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY 

Posted on Mon 15th Jun 2009 10:36:49

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Spirit Traps

If you felt that there were spirits and demons all around you wouldn't you want to find a way to protect yourself?

In medieval Europe and elsewhere people lived in constant fear of dark forces, and therefore precautions had to be taken! One of these was to make a spirit trap, which was made of an elaborate net or tangle of threads. The idea being that this could capture the spirits as they passed by and stop their movements - especially entry into a house.

One type of trap consisted of a copper loop criss-crossed with threads - traditionally red in colour - fixed to the top of a wooden stake. This would be hammered into the ground at a spot considered haunted or on an old rarely used track - especially one leading to or from a burial ground.

Another way of trapping evil spirits was a 'witch bottle'. These were bottles filled with tangles of coloured threads; placed over an entrance door, they were thought to prevent entry of the spirits of witches as they flew about at night.

In Bavaria, spirit traps could take the form of complex patterns of pebbles on the ground in front of an entrance door, or of a circuit of threads or wires on a small wooden frame inserted into the ceiling beams just inside an entrance door.

 Whilst in Russia it was traditional to throw a fishing net over a bride dressed for her wedding to prevent her being reached by malevolent influences from sorcery. Nets and 'cat's cradles' of threads were known to be placed on corpses in various areas of Europe to prevent the ghosts of the recently deceased leaving their resting place. At least one use of an ancient stone 'labyrinth' site was to trap or bind spirits.

In Tibet 'devil traps' were placed on houses, described by one writer as looking like 'wireless aerials but much more complicated'. In China, Feng Shui, practitioners would erect mirrors or place fearsome door-guardians sculptures to frighten off troublesome  evil spirits .                                                                                         

The Native American 'dream-catcher' also has links to the belief of trapping spirits. A hoop holds a web of threads to snare bad dreams, but there is a hole in the centre to let pleasant dreams drift through.

In the 21st century we may find the idea of 'spirit traps' quaint but to ancient people it was a necessary precaution against the constant threat of spirit attack, or even worse, possession!

Posted on Sat 13th Jun 2009 17:22:47


Doris Stokes - Did Her Messages Really Come From Spirit?

Doris Stokes was one of the UK’s best known and best loved mediums who did much to revive the popularity of spiritualism during the late 20th century.

But many doubted her psychic skills and some even claimed that she was a fraud!

Doris was born in 1920, in Grantham, Lincs, and claimed that her mediumistic skills became apparent when she was a young child, when she both heard and saw spirits.

She later became involved in spiritualism, joining a spiritualist church where she was encouraged to develop her talents and  this led to her being recognised as a practising clairaudient medium by the Spiritualists' National Union, in 1949.

In 1962, following a crisis of faith in her abilities she gave up her work as a medium and re-trained a psychiatric nurse, but had to retire five years later following an attack by a patient.

Yet Doris couldn't resist the call of the spirit world and eventually returned to her psychic work. In 1975, she became the resident medium at the Spiritualist Association of Great Britain and this appointment would prove a turning point for Doris as just two years later she would achieve world-wide fame... 

Posted on Fri 12th Jun 2009 15:55:19

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Love Powder - Be Careful How You Use It !

This simple ‘Love Powder’ spell is from the Caribbean and  involves the use of herbs and oils. Once prepared the powder can be sprinkled secretly on the belongings of a desired person and then in your own underwear drawer to forge a psychic love link between you.


To a handful of talcum powder add the following:

* five drops of rose oil
* five drops of sandalwood oil
* seven drops of lavender oil
* a teaspoon of cardamom seed
* a teaspoon of allspice
* a teaspoon of crushed and dried lavender
* a teaspoon of crushed and dried rose petals

Mix all the ingredients with a fork. As you mix, visualise warm pink light building and radiating out from the powder.
Gently pour the powder into a small jar and take it with you to sprinkle a little on the belongings of the person that you desire.
This powder may also be used as a charm to keep a lover thinking of you when they are absent.
Place a small mound of the powder on the palm of your hand while standing within a sunny spot in a natural setting. Blow a little of  the powder towards each of the four cardinal points (north, south, east, west) willing the beloved to feel the pull of your love and return soon.

Posted on Thu 11th Jun 2009 21:39:35


Voices From Beyond the Grave

 The first account of a phantom telephone call was detailed in the spiritualist journal ‘Borderland’ in 1896. A correspondent claimed that the psychic message ‘Go to your father’s house poor Nellie is dead’ was heard over the telephone at the moment of his sister’s death!

  Telephone interference has also been reported in a number of poltergeist cases, most notable in the Rosenheim Poltergeist, case in Germany, in 1968.

 Some believe that phantom phone calls represent a form of  ‘electronic voice phenomena’, and that they are messages from the spirit world. Indeed the US journalist and parapsychologist, D Scott Rogo, published a number of claims of phone calls from deceased persons in his 1979 book, 'Phone Calls from the Dead'.

 However, the claims were met with widespread scepticism and were ridiculed by Robert A Baker (psychologist) in his 1990 book 'Hidden Voices.'

 But since then, reports of telephone calls from beyond the grave continue to appear in various publications.

Only last year, the Blackpool Gazette reported that Frank Jones who in lives in the town, put a mobile phone in his late wife Sadie's coffin. It was done in a light hearted way, as she spent so much time on it when she was alive.

But he wasn't laughing when he started receiving text messages from a withheld number.

 He said: "Just after Sadie died I came home and I felt that I didn't want to go in the house."

 Frank said this was because when he went inside there was a smell like the cigarettes which his dead wife had smoked and also of her perfume.

He said: " Then when I went inside I got a missed call on my mobile, but it didn't ring. The call was from my home number, although I was alone in the house."

 The widower said that shortly afterwards he and his family received strange text messages, which they believe were from her, as they contained information that only she could know.

 Frank said that at least he wouldn't have to worry about Sadie running up a huge phone bill in the afterlife!

Posted on Thu 11th Jun 2009 16:00:49


How To Develop Your Psychic Skills With Psychometry

One of the best ways to develop your psychic skills is to practice ‘psychometry’. 
It's thought that every object holds impressions of the people who have owned and handled it. Psychometry is the art of ‘reading’ those impressions.

Ask some of your friends to loan you articles to practice on. Jewellery or watches are ideal, since metal retains the impressions better than cloth or plastic.

Preferably the articles should not be things which belong to the friends in question if you know them very well, as this would colour your judgement. It's better if the articles  belong to someone else that they know so you can check the results.

To Begin:

Hold the article in your hand, and focus on the thoughts and impressions that come into your mind. Try to build up a picture of the person to whom it belongs.  You should ask yourself questions. For instance, do you feel that the owner is a man or a woman? Are they young or old, happy or sad, tall or short? Don’t dwell on any of the questions too long or your imagination will start to interfere.

What comes into your mind may be no more than a series of disjointed mental pictures, but make a note of every image, as most, if not all of them will relate to the owner of the object. It’s as if you were tapping into the person’s mind and picking up impressions of things connected with them – people, place, or events.

It’s also nteresting to experiment with very old objects such as stones from historic sites, coins or any ancient artefacts you can get your hands on. With these, the impressions will be not so much of individuals as of the times with which those objects were connected.

If the object has belonged to more than one person, the impressions you will pick up will probably be confused. The most recent owner, or the one with the strongest personality, is the one you will pick up on most strongly.

Read more about developing your psychic abilities here:

How to test your psychic powers

Do you have a psychic gift?

 

Posted on Wed 10th Jun 2009 15:49:57


Protection Oil

At times we all feel threatened by outside forces, be they physical, spiritual or nothing more than a vague feeling of danger.

At such times it’s wise to safeguard the self by wearing a traditional formula designed to ward off negative energies and discourage the bad intentions of others.

The following recipe is similar to formulas sold in magical supply houses and just as effective.

It uses essential oils aligned with the planets Mars and Saturn, which are astrologically suited to the purpose.

To a glass bottle add the following:

One part cedarwood essential oil
One part sage or rosemary essential oil
Two parts sandalwood essence
Four parts white pepper corns
Six parts base oil (virgin olive, sunflower, or light mineral)

The oil may be worn on the skin (test a small patch first for allergies) or without the base oil, added to an aromatherapy oil burner.

For a more dynamic effect, dab a drop of the oil on the bark of a tall oak, silently asking the spirit of the tree for protection and courage.

By way of thanks, leave four coins of small denomination by the roots.

More spells here:

Spell for prosperity

Magical herbal teas

Posted on Wed 10th Jun 2009 12:30:22


A Crystal To Develop Clairvoyance

Azeztulite is a colourless stone that has only in recent times started to be used in crystal therapy.

And it's quickly gained a reputation for helping develop psychic powers.

With its powerful vibrations, azeztulite is said to quicken one's journey towards enlightenment.

By holding the crystal to the third eye chakra (brow area, said to lead to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness) it will promote clairvoyance and, because it brings visions from the past and the future, is an excellent stone to use when scrying (crystal gazing).

This remarkable crystal has also been used to help treat inflammatory disorders and cancer.

As it's so powerful  it's said that azeztulite never needs to be cleansed or energised.

Read more about discovering your psychic abilities here:

Posted on Wed 10th Jun 2009 11:14:07


Why The Spirit Of Marilyn Monroe Can't Rest In Peace

Hollywood has always had a reputation as a place of glamour but behind the glitzy facade lie many dark, sinsister secrets. Many stars drawn there by the thought of fame and fortune have died mysterious and untimely deaths, and their unhappy souls are said to haunt the luxurious settings of their past success.

Perhaps the most famous of these celebrity ghosts is one of the 20th century's biggest movie icons, Marilyn Monroe. In life, she was a tormented individual plagued by insecurities and whose desperate pursuit for personal happiness touched a generation. So it is hardly surprising that she has remained a restless figure even in death!

Monroe's career began at the Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard. It was here that she posed on a diving board for her first advertisement for sun-tan lotion, brimming with aspiration. The starlet, blessed with stunning looks and an hour glass figure, appeared to have the world at her feet. But later she became caught up in studio politics and struggled with many doomed love affairs. It was thought that she had even developed a serious drug dependency. On 5th August 1962, she was found dead at her Brentwood home, aged just 36. She is believed to have died from an accidental overdose, although some conspiracy theorists have claimed she was murdered!

Since her death, Monroe's reflection has been seen on several occasions in a full-length mirror that once hung in her favourite poolside suite at the Roosevelt Hotel, where she started out her career years before. Could it be that her sad soul is seeking to recapture her lost youth and happiness? The dark framed mirror that captured her ghostly image unnerved staff and guests so much that it was moved to the basement.

There have also been many reports over the years that she haunts the spot where she is buried at Westwood Memorial cemetery in LA. She has been seen in broad daylight hovering over her own grave.

The room where her short dramatic life ended is also said to have experienced much spirit activity and her image has been seen many times by the owners of the property.

Mediums who claim to have received messages from the screen goddess state that Marilyn will never be at rest until those who are responsible for her death are brought to justice! What do you think?

 

Posted on Tue 9th Jun 2009 21:13:38


A Crystal To Bring Peace To A Troubled Mind

The healing properties of crystals have been recognised and harnessed for thousands of years.

Our distant ancestors were experts in their use, and used crystals for protection, jewellery, healing and foretelling the future.

One of the more unusual of stones is Ametrine which is a mixture of the purple amethyst and yellow citrine and so has the healing properties of both.

As an aid to meditation, ametrine helps you connect to your spirituality, and develop your natural intuition.

Ametrine balances and soothes the emotions too, bringing peace to a troubled mind by dissolving emotional blockages and overcoming negativity.

It’s also said to be good for dispelling fears and phobias and its uplifting qualities are said to relieve depression and bring joy to the wearer.

Further problems that ametrine has the power to alleviate include allergies, physical, mental and emotional exhaustion (even ME) and digestive disorders.

Read more here about the healing qualities of other crystals:

Rose Quartz the love stone

A Crystal To Develop Clairvoyance

Posted on Tue 9th Jun 2009 20:58:22


How To Test Your Psychic Powers

One simple way to test your psychic abilities is to use a pack of playing cards.

Spread the cards face down on the table then pick a card at random and see if you can sense what it is.

Don’t take too long over this. The first impression that pops into your mind is likely to be the right one.

If you get no impression at all, you can stimulate your mind by asking yourself questions. Do you sense that the card is black or red? Is it a court card? etc.
You may get a mental picture; it may be just a ‘knowing’.

Don’t try this exercise too many times in succession. The mind quickly becomes strained and bored, and the concentration wavers. Practice for a few minutes a day.
Believe that you can do it and you will – not every time, but often enough to give you encouragement.

The same exercise can be tried with tarot cards. The varied designs on the cards give the subconscious mind strong images to work on. You may find that you pick up on some small detail from the design rather than the complete picture. As the tarot is full of symbolism, the symbolic significance of the card may come into your head.

Another method of practicing is to try to sense the content of any letters you receive without opening them.

Hold the envelope lightly between your fingers or press it to your forehead and see what impressions you gain.

Colours can  also be a very useful tool in developing psychic ability. Remember that whatever impressions you get are received at a subconscious level first, then filtered through to the conscious, and the subconscious is highly sensitive to colour.

Get some brightly coloured squares of paper are cloth and put them in separate envelopes.

Obviously the envelope must be thick enough so you can’t see the colour through it.

Then hold one of the envelopes and try to sense the colour inside. You may find that some of the colours, those to which you are naturally drawn, are easier to ‘pick up’ than others.

 

Posted on Tue 9th Jun 2009 15:21:04


Magical Protection Charms

There are countless little magical charms and amulets traditionally used to protect yourself and your property from harm. Some of the most effective are outlined below.

Mirrors are said to frighten away dark spirits and tiny pieces of silvered glass are often sew into Indian cotton dresses as are bells which are also used for this purpose.

A tiny silver bell worn about the neck is a very potent protective charm as evil spirits are said to hate the sweet ring of any bell.

Mistletoe, carried in a little hand sewn cloth bag is an ancient Celtic method of protecting the self and is also used by the followers of magic from America’s South.

Marjoram or wild oregano is believed to absorb dangerous negative energies when powdered and sprinkled around the home. In Italy the followers of Italian witchcraft make this herb into a tea and add to the water when washing clothes to protect the home and inhabitants.

Cuban and Puerto Rican followers of the folk religion known as "santeria" regularly burn brown sugar, a pinch of sulphur and garlic powder on charcoal within their homes to cleanse them of negative energies.

Travellers are especially in need of protection when in a foreign land.   A tiny mirror smeared with a clove of garlic and placed beneath the bed is said to protect the sleeper when away from home. The mirror may be also carried for the same purpose.

Posted on Mon 8th Jun 2009 22:04:26


Ask An Angel

Many people have a strong belief in angels, and reports of these heavenly beings are to be found across all cultures and religions.

Indeed history is peppered with sightings of angels usually in response to some great need by man. During the First World War, soldiers afraid for their lives before great battles reported sightings of angels. The most famous sighting was in August 1914, at Mons, in Belgium, when the British Army was involved in a desperate clash with overwhelming numbers of German troops. It was reported that an angelic army came to their aid and brought hope and comfort to the men so that they were able to successfully defeat their enemy.

And how many times have you heard stories of "dramatic rescues," or "near miss death incidents," when the person surviving the danger was reported as saying that they felt that "someone" was watching over them and keeping them safe”?

SO HOW CAN I ASK AN ANGEL FOR HELP?

Posted on Mon 8th Jun 2009 15:02:41

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Is This A Real Ghost Photograph?

I enjoy looking at ghost photographs, especially those that have been examined by photography experts and for which no logical explanation can be found for the ghostly image captured.

Take a look at this one and see what you think.

In November 1995, when Wem Town Hall, in Shropshire caught fire, hundreds of people gathered to watch outside of a cordoned off area.

Over sixty firefighters attended the fire, and although they managed to save much of the exterior of the building, the interior was gutted. The town's newspaper, The Shropshire Star, reported that despite the massive fire, “a large plaque on the town hall entrance commemorating a previous fire at the site in 1677 had only suffered minor water damage.” Arson was ruled out, but no one was able to pinpoint the cause of the fire.

Standing across the street with his camera was a local resident, Tony O’Rahilly. He had a 200-mm zoom lens mounted on his camera, and was taking pictures of the scene of the fire from a safe vantage point.

Some time later, O’Rahilly had his black and white film developed and was astonished to find an unexpected image in one of the photographs. Standing in the doorway of the burning town hall is what appears to be  a young girl. O’Rahilly said he did not see anyone there when he was taking the photograph.

This is an unusual photograph as the girl appears to be looking directly towards the camera, flames raging behind her inside of the town hall. No other picture with the image of this girl has ever surfaced. Who was this mysterious young woman?

The girl in the doorway was not seen by anyone in the crowd at the time the photo was taken.

When examined by a photographic expert Dr. Vernon Harrison, former President of the Royal Photographic Society, the photo was considered genuine, in that it had not been tampered with!

The previous fire on the site of the building in 1677 was caused when a 14- year- old girl, Jane Churn accidentally dropped a candle. 

It was fire so fierce that bells in a nearby church melted.

Some say that the ghost snapped in the second fire is that of young Jane. What do you think?

Send ghost photographs that you believe to be real to Psychic Reach and we'll feature them here.  psychicreach@btinternet.com



 

Posted on Mon 8th Jun 2009 10:10:09


Do You Have A Psychic Gift?

Do you have times when you think about someone you haven't seen in a long time and then you suddenly bump into them?  Do you have dreams that come true? Do you know when someone you care about is unhappy, without the need for them to tell you?

Each and every one of us possesses a degree of psychic ability,often without even realising it. Most of us call upon our intuition on a daily basis to tell us whether a situation or a person is a good or bad bet. Using your 'gut feelings' can be a wise move, and more often than not, those 'hunches' turn out to be 100% correct.

When we learn to recognize our psychic powers fully we can use them to give us a first class advantage when it comes to getting what we want in life.

Imagine you have a tipster who passes details of a fantastic job offer or when a soul mate passes your way. Well, that's the advantage you have when you learn to use your dormant psychic powers!

So just what are the different types of psychic skills? Read through the list below and see which fits your abilities: 

Posted on Sun 7th Jun 2009 20:53:52

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Was Kung Fu Star Bruce Lee Cursed?

Kung Fu star Bruce Lee was convinced he was cursed.

The  star of cult classics such as, Enter the Dragon, and Fists of Fury, always felt that he would not have a long life.

Lee was born in San Francisco, in November 1940, but moved to Hong Kong, the home of his family, when he was a child.

And as a teenager Lee got into fights like other teenagers.

Then he discovered Kung Fu, the martial art that propelled him into becoming a world superstar.

Along with the physical skills Lee mastered, he was also interested in the spiritual side of Kung Fu.

It was this that led him to fear invisible demons and he felt that one day they would confront him in a "do or die battle".

Posted on Sun 7th Jun 2009 12:51:39

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What Is Psychic Surgery?

Psychic surgery is a controversial healing technique practiced in the Philippines and Brazil in which the psychic surgeon uses no instruments but yet claims to make incisions in the body.

The technique has been condemned by the medical establishment in many countries as "fraud" and "quackery".   

Outraged cancer organisations have spoken out many times saying that it has caused needless death by keeping people away from convential medical treatment.

But those who support it say that that God opens the body without the use of surgical instruments.

Posted on Fri 5th Jun 2009 23:00:44

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Ghosts Of The Living

Ghosts of the Living! Now that's a bit of a contradiction of terms. We are all familiar with the idea that a ghost is an apparition of a dead person but there are also many accounts of "ghosts of the living". How can that be? 

Posted on Fri 5th Jun 2009 16:53:30

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Mirror, Mirror - Predicting Your Future With Mirrors

 

The wicked Queen in the fairy tale, Snow White, popularised "Mirrors" as a way of receiving predictions and advice with the immortal lines, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all"?

And, of course, as mirrors are "all seeing and always speak the truth", the Queen, eventually heard something that she didn't want to know!

Snow White was.....

Telling the future with a mirror is very much an ancient art which is currently enjoying a period of revival.

And tools, known as "Magic Mirrors" are freely available to practice the method, together with books discussing how to use a scrying mirror to foretell the future.

But in ancient times the psychic or healer would place a mirror into water with only the base touching it.

He or she would then gaze into the mirror, interpreting the vision that was revealed in the shiny surface.

The more modern way of mirror prophecy is to place a specially cleansed or blessed mirror in an indirect light source and to stare at the mirror whilst in a meditative state.

After some practice, you should be able to understand the solutions to problems, receive answers to questions and learn the wisdom of the ethereal world.

Those who practice this method say that you should not be disappointed if the first few sessions with a mirror reveal nothing..

Like all things in life practice makes perfect.

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Posted on Thu 4th Jun 2009 20:34:57


Lift the "Chi" In Your Home With Magical Sage

The herb Sage symbolises domestic virtue, wisdom, skill, esteem, longevity, good health and brings protection. And, it's said that Sage leaves hung above the threshold will trap dark energies and prevent them entering the home.

Also Sage tea with salt added may be sprinkled about the home in every corner to lift the "Chi" and disperse negative energies.

Sage has a long and respected history -the Romans considered it to be a sacred herb and held highly elaborate ceremonies for its planting and harvesting.  A sage gatherer would have a ceremonial bath to ensure his feet were clean and pure before walking on the earth where the sage grew.  After bathing, offerings of bread and wine would be made to the soil before finally harvesting.

There is also an old saying, of Greek origin, 'How can a man die when sage is growing in the garden?'

 

Posted on Thu 4th Jun 2009 16:16:00


What Are Corpse Candles?

Ancient people thought of light in terms of “spirits”. In Wales, this idea was manifested in the belief of the “canwyll corfe” (corpse candle), which was viewed as being a harbinger of death.

A description of a typical corpse candle was given to author, Alasdair MaGregor, in Carmarthen, by the daughters of a John Thomas who died in 1946.

One pleasant summer’s evening Thomas and a friend were walking when they saw a strange light travelling towards them from the village of Francis Well. 

Posted on Thu 4th Jun 2009 10:54:47

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Britain's Most Haunted Highway

The A616 Stockbridge bypass, on the edge of lonely moorlands in South Yorkshire, has gained something of a sinister reputation since its opening in 1988.                                                               

Some consider it cursed as it’s been the scene of many road traffic accidents resulting in several fatalities and hundreds of injuries.But the bypass also boasts many ghost sightings and is widely believed to be the most haunted highway in England!

Posted on Wed 3rd Jun 2009 19:42:53

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Cat Prophesy A Purr-fect Way to Tell The Future

There's something very “other worldly” about cats isn't there?  They have a certain serene, ethereal presence and at times they appear to be seeing something just beyond the reach of the human eye.

Cats have always held a fascination for people, held in high religious esteem by some cultures and cast out as evil by other. So in a way it makes sense that the actions of cats would be used as a method of “divining the future.”

Some common beliefs are: - if a cat sneezes, it means rain or if a cat sneezes three times all family members will catch a cold.

Sailors would be horrified to find a cat on a ship as they believed it would bring nothing but bad luck. But, in the UK if a black cat runs across your path it means the opposite - good luck!

In ancient Egypt there were cat goddesses and many households kept cats as pampered pets.

When the cat eventually died there then followed an extended period of mourning, and family members shaved off their eyebrows.

 It’s not known whether this custom was a ritual to honour the dead cat or to stave off a bad omen.

The cat goddesses of Egypt were Bast and Skehmer who were associated with fertility and sexual prowess. As cats were held in such high regard by their owners and in religious circles they were often mummified following their death.  Egyptian law forbade the removal of cats' graves as all were thought to be sacred. Divination by cats during this period, occurred by watching cats for particular movements, which were then interpreted by seers according to their own judgement.

Cats and witches have always been traditionally linked. Hundreds of years ago those who used metaphysical gifts and had psychic powers were considered to be witches, so it is not altogether surprising that their pet cats were guilty by association.  

It was thought that the witch could assume the shape of the cat nine times in her life(hence the belief that cats have nine lives) and as a results cats were tortured and burnt along with those suspected of witchcraft.

The Middle Ages were dark years for cats, as well as people. During this grim period cats were thought to be in league with the devil, and this may be the basis for many contemporary ill omens about cats. Indeed one superstition stated that if you encountered a cat at midnight - you were in fact meeting the devil himself!

Even today some intriguing omens still persist concerning cats.

 It’s thought that a black cat kept in a sailor's home will keep the seafarer safe from drowning and ensure his safe return home. A cat at a wedding is said to predict a long, happy marriage. In some parts of France a stray white cat spotted sunning itself on a doorstep means a hasty marriage for one of the house's residents. Whilst in the Midlands, in the UK, it was said that if someone offered a cat as a wedding gift the couple would always enjoy prosperity. In the Netherlands cats were not allowed in rooms where family business was being discussed as they were thought to spread gossip around the town. In some areas of the United States it was thought that a cat sleeping on a doorstep heralded a visit from a member of the clergy.

Cats will always retain an air of mystery and intrigue and no doubt if you own one, you too, will probably have a few predictions to relate linked to your cat's own unique behaviour.

copyright Linda Preston 2009

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Posted on Wed 3rd Jun 2009 17:11:11